Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Italian Crown, Grand Officer, By E. Gardino, C.1918 Hold Gunner Ferguson proceeded overseas to

Gunner Ferguson proceeded overseas to the Canadian Field Artillery on December 13

It shows an unidentified SS soldier

giving them every encouragement and looking after their safety

but typical badge by maker C

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Italian Crown, Grand Officer, By E. Gardino, C.1918 Hold Gunner Ferguson proceeded overseas to(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. A Grand Officer Set, presenting a white enamelled cross with delicate knots between each quadrant, the obverse medallion features an Italian crown on a blue enamelled field, surrounded by a Gold ring, the reverse medallion presents a black enamelled crowned eagle, the badge measures 50. 1mm (w) x 53. 6mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 17. 5 grams, worn on a full length neck ribbon, center